Is Florida Facing Its Worst Flooding? 20 Inches of Rain Inundate Communities | US | World

Florida floods have triggered major flash flooding across Brevard County after torrential rainfall dumped up to an estimated 20 inches of rain in parts of the region. Residents have been trapped inside homes and vehicles as streets turned into rivers, cars became submerged and emergency crews launched high-water rescues.The worst flooding has affected Palm Bay, West Melbourne and Melbourne, with preliminary National Weather Service estimates indicating 16–22 inches of rainfall in parts of southeastern Brevard County and northeastern Indian River County.Emergency responders deployed boats and high-water rescue vehicles to reach stranded residents. Around 20 evacuees gathered at Palm Bay City Hall, while a 99-year-old man was among those rescued by boat.Flooding also washed across roads, affected bridges over Turkey Creek and forced businesses to close. Brevard County public schools were shut on November 2 and 3 as officials assessed the damage.Meanwhile, the St. Johns River near Cocoa faces the threat of rising water levels, with moderate flooding forecast.Florida's current single-day rainfall record remains 23.28 inches, recorded in Key West in 1980.Watch the latest developments from Florida's severe flooding, emergency rescue operations and the continuing flood threat.